GradeBookApp

GradeBookApp is a comprehensive grade management system that allows educators to set up new semesters, add students, record grades, and calculate final scores. This application provides a user-friendly interface to manage grading policies, student records, and grade calculations efficiently.

• Designed an OOP-based system where instructors can set up courses, record and change student scores, calculate final grades, and display them.
• Enhanced administrative efficiency and accuracy in managing student performance data.

Files Included for the Project

• Python files of the gradebook program
• UML design diagram
• Use Case diagram
• Comprehensive Test Cases

Features

• Set up new semesters: Configure the number of assignments, tests, and final exams along with their respective weights.
• Add students: Add new students to the gradebook.
• Record grades: Record scores for assignments, tests, and final exams.
• Change grades: Update scores for assignments, tests, and final exams.
• Calculate final scores: Compute the final grades based on recorded scores and grading policies.
• Output grade data: Display sorted student records by name or ID.
• Persistent data storage: Save and load grading policies and student records from files.

Installation

To install and run GradeBookApp, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/siezer-5997/Instructor_Gradebook_App.git
   cd Instructor_Gradebook_App

2. Run the application: this will run the program which is the first python file to run

   python gradebook_app.py

Test Cases

• Detailed test cases and how the app works is included in the PDF Test_cases_gradebook file in this repo.

Usage

Menu Options

• (S) Set up new semester: Configure the number of assignments, tests, final exams, and their respective weights. Ensure the total weight adds up to 100%.
• (A) Add a student: Add a new student by providing a unique student ID, first name, and last name.
• (P) Record programming assignment: Enter scores for a specific programming assignment for all students.
• (T) Record test grades for all students: Enter scores for a specific test for all students.
• (F) Record Final exam score for all students: Enter final exam scores for all students.
• (C) Change a grade: Update the score of a specific assignment, test, or final exam for a student.
• (G) Calculate final score: Calculate and update the final scores for all students based on recorded grades and grading policy.
• (O) Output the grade data: Display student records sorted by name or ID.
• (Q) Quit: Exit the application.

Example Workflow

1. Set up new semester:

   • Select 'S' from the menu.
   • Enter the number of assignments, tests, and final exams.
   • Enter their respective weights ensuring the total weight is 100%.

2. Add a student:

   • Select 'A' from the menu.
   • Enter the student's ID, first name, and last name.

3. Record grades:

   • Select 'P', 'T', or 'F' from the menu based on the type of grade you want to record.
   • Enter the assignment number or test number if prompted.
   • Enter the scores for each student.

4. Change a grade:

   • Select 'C' from the menu.
   • Enter the student ID, grade type (P/T/F), and the new score.

5. Calculate final scores:

   • Select 'G' from the menu.
   • The application will calculate and update the final scores for all students.

6. Output the grade data:

   • Select 'O' from the menu.
   • Choose the sorting method (by name or ID).
   • The application will display the sorted student records.

7. Quit:

   • Select 'Q' from the menu to exit the application.

File Structure

• gradebook_app.py: Main application file containing the GradeBookApp class and the main function to run the application.
• gradebook.py: Contains the Gradebook class which manages students and grading policies.
• student.py: Defines the Student class to manage individual student records.
• policy.py: Defines the GradingPolicy class to manage grading policies.
• studentrepo.py: Handles reading and writing student records to and from files.
• policyrepo.py: Handles reading and writing grading policies to and from files.